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Jones is not a DT. Jones is a pure 4-3 LDE that has the potential to occasionally move inside to UT on passing downs, similar to how Robison does. I don't see Jones pushing Floyd for a roster spot because he is not a full time interior DL player. I also don't see a situation where Jones plays linebacker for us unless it is an emergency or a situation to disguise blitzes with the LDE dropping into a zone. He doesn't do much in coverage and is much more of a pass rusher. He is an ideal replacement on our roster for Robison who will turn 34 in April as a third DE. I think he is a much better fit in Zimmer's defense than Robison because with his size he will be able to hold up better against the run than Robison can. I can see him being a similar player to Kenechi Udeze in a 4-3.

I tend to believe more along these lines. I don't view him as competing with Sharrif Floyd, I view him as competing with Brian Robison as the 3rd DE behind Griffen/Hunter and can move to DT as a 3rd down pass rusher._________________

Datone Jones has increased his snaps played, defensive stops + total pressures generated every season of his NFL career.

Hopefully he can keep it up!

I remember when Brian Robison either led the league, or was very high on the list in total pressures for a few years straight. He was always able to get pressure, but never could turn it into sacks. But Jared Allen and Kevin Williams benefited greatly from those hurries._________________

Jones is not a DT. Jones is a pure 4-3 LDE that has the potential to occasionally move inside to UT on passing downs, similar to how Robison does. I don't see Jones pushing Floyd for a roster spot because he is not a full time interior DL player. I also don't see a situation where Jones plays linebacker for us unless it is an emergency or a situation to disguise blitzes with the LDE dropping into a zone. He doesn't do much in coverage and is much more of a pass rusher. He is an ideal replacement on our roster for Robison who will turn 34 in April as a third DE. I think he is a much better fit in Zimmer's defense than Robison because with his size he will be able to hold up better against the run than Robison can. I can see him being a similar player to Kenechi Udeze in a 4-3.

I tend to believe more along these lines. I don't view him as competing with Sharrif Floyd, I view him as competing with Brian Robison as the 3rd DE behind Griffen/Hunter and can move to DT as a 3rd down pass rusher.

You all have convinced me...._________________Wins are a team stat, not a QB stat

It remains to be seen where exactly will be the best fit on Minnesota’s defense for Jones, who could make up to $5 million next season when incentives are included. In addition to playing defensive end, he also could see time at three-technique defensive tackle.

Jones: “Oh, most definitely. For me, I think I fit that role.’’

Jones is listed at 6-foot-4, 283 pounds. However, he lost about 15 pounds before last season to play outside linebacker in Green Bay’s 3-4 scheme. He hired a personal chef and said he made a “total diet change.’’ Jones won’t play any linebacker with the Vikings, saying he figures they will want him to bulk back up. He declined to say what he now weighs.